Tracking sports for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · Culture19-year-old Italian midfielder Giulia Dragoni joins Chelsea in record-breaking €500K+ transfer from Barcelona. The deal makes her Italy's highest-valued female player ever.
Sports · EconomyFIFA abandons $4.2B private equity plan after UEFA's boycott threat. Italy's football federation loses potential €40M funding boost but avoids governance crisis.
SportsItaly leads Paris 2026 European Championships as Pellacani, 17-year-old Pelligra and team win gold on opening day. Youth strategy delivers first medals.
SportsItaly's women chase unprecedented third straight Billie Jean King Cup title in Shenzhen, Sept 22-27. Squad, odds, and Paolini fitness updates.
SportsJohn Stones signs with Inter Milan on a free transfer. The Manchester City legend brings 22 trophies and Premier League experience to Serie A 2026.
Sports · PoliticsEuropean football federations unanimously reject FIFA's plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors for $20 billion. Italy joins the boycott. Find out what's at stake.
SportsItaly's men's volleyball team eliminated from Nations League quarterfinals after 3-0 loss to USA. European Championships kick off September 9-26 across Naples, Modena, Turin, and Milan.
SportsSantiago Castro completes €35M move to AS Roma, inheriting the number 9 shirt. Artem Dovbyk heads to Bologna on loan. Tactics for 2026-27 Serie A.
SportsLorenzo Musetti secures ATP Washington quarterfinal with comeback win over Vukic. Italian star faces Jodar next after two-month injury layoff ahead of US Open.